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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy L. Rainbolt. Nancy (daughter of Elisha Adam Rainbolt and Elizabeth Dugger) was born about 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Lucinda Bradley about 1855. Lucinda was born in May 1820 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Eleanor Campbell on 13 Jul 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eleanor (daughter of Daniel Campbell and Juliana Katharine Van Huss) was born on 27 Feb 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1913 in Vermillion County, , , Indiana; was buried in Bono Cemetery, , Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice Saphronia "Fronie" Matheson about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of William A. Matheson and Dulcena Elizabeth Lewis) was born on 8 Nov 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Lawrence Smith Dugger about 1900. Lawrence (son of John E. Dugger and Martha Ellen Greenwell) was born on 4 Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married William Lewis Pierce about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1877; died about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pierce Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anna McNeil about 1908. Anna was born on 15 Apr 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ethel Mae Clawson on 12 Oct 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel (daughter of William Clawson and Mary Ann Britt) was born on 19 Jul 1904 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died in May 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Clayton James Ward on 5 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Isaac Ward and Mary E. "Mollie" Arnold) was born on 21 May 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Madge B. Glover about 1928. Madge was born on 6 Aug 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert "Tub" Rainbolt, 94, of Hampton, went home to be with his Lord and family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from Life Care Center of Elizabethton, following a brief illness. He was born in Butler, Tenn., to the late William Byrd Rainbolt and Annie McNeil Rainbolt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Christine Whitehead Rainbolt; two sons, Larry Rainbolt and Richard Rainbolt; a brother, Harold Rainbolt; and his sisters, Nina White, Violet Logsdon, Novella Rainbolt and Elsie Rainbolt.
Robert had worked as a truck driver for Carter Enterprises and General Shale for over 35 years. He was a United States Army/Air Force veteran, having served during World War II in Markham Valley (New Guinea), Okinawa, Japan and Camp Chaffee, Ark. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed loafing, telling stories and listening to Swap and Shop.
Those left to cherish his memories include two sons, Robert John Rainbolt and Lester Rainbolt and wife Lisa, both of Hampton; six daughters, Phyllis Campbell and husband Ronnie of Hampton, Thelma Simerly and husband Jeffery of Roan Mountain, Betsy Rainbolt and Nick Simerly of Hampton, Shirley Greer and husband James of Kingsport, Christy Hall and husband Nicholas of Kemmerer, Wyo., and Amanda Rainbolt and Joshua Woodby of Grapeview, Wash.; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Rainbolt of Elizabethton; and two sisters, Betty Logsdon of Chester, Va., and Inez Bussey of Baltimore, Md. Several nieces and nephews and countless friends and neighbors also survive.
A graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Robert "Tub" Rainbolt will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 19, in the Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews, Sutton Brown, Bill Hughes, Johnny Lewis, J.L. Norris, Carl Montgomery, John Barre, Stanley Largent, Rob Whitehead, Greg Hartley and Herman Tolley.

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Buried:
BUTLER – Mary Alice Rainbolt Shaw, 98, Butler went home to be
with her Lord, Monday, March 14, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals
Hospital. She was born October 12, 1923 in Stonega, Virginia to the
late David Franklin & Ethel Clawson Rainbolt.
She had lived most of her life in Carter County.
She was a formeremployee of NARC, Shadowline of Boone, NC and
Shirley’s Restaurant. Mrs Shaw was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church where she had served
as a Sunday School Teacher for over 72 years. She spent her life faithfully serving the Lord and others,
leading many to accept Jesus into their hearts. She
enjoyed spending time with her family, studing the
Bible, and spent countless hours in her sewing room.
She also loved to sew. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband Marcus Shaw
who passed away June 17, 1984, by three sisters:
Lucille White, Ruth Williams and Susie Smith and
two brothers: John Rainbolt and Charles Rainbolt.
Survivors include her children: Gayle (Joel)
Eggers, New Port Richey, Florida, Gary (Peggy)
Shaw and Richard Shaw all of Mountain City. Seven
Grandchildren: Travis (Heather) Eggers, Nicole
Dugger, Mark Shaw, Ricky Shaw, Courtney (Drew)
Warwick, Aaron (Ashley) Church and Amy (TR)
Kyte. 14 Great Grandchildren. Four Sisters: Frances
Ward, Nancy Jenkins, Jane (Ron) Miller and Brenda
(Tom) Penix. Several nieces and nephews.
A Service to Celebrate the life of Mary Shaw will
be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at
Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Sam
Icenhour and Rev. Nick Bradshaw officiating.
Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial
Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Church
Choir. Active Pallbearers will be: Mark Shaw, Ricky
Shaw, Aaron Church, Timber Shaw, Drew Warwick,
Lane Shaw, Lloyd Ward, Charlie Jennings and TR
Kyte. Honorary Pallbearers will be her former
Sunday School Students, her church family and
former pastors of the church.

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Lucille married Jimmie Verasno White on 17 Jun 1946 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Jimmie (son of David Lawrence White and Ethel Celia Smith) was born on 16 May 1921; died on 18 Apr 1997 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth A. Williams, age 87, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late David F. and Ethel Clawson Rainbolt. Mrs. Williams was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and sister who showed love to everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and especially spending time with her sisters whom she adored.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Williams; a son, Danny "Ralph" Williams and two brothers, John Rainbolt and Charles "Bud" Rainbolt.

Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Patricia Hartley and husband John, Elizabethton, Traci McClure and husband Lance, Alta Vista, VA and Lynn Trivette and husband Steve, Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Amy Hartley, Doug Hartley and wife Amanda, Neil Hartley and wife Tara, Jacob McClure, Joshua McClure, Ashley Trivette and husband Victor and Carol Ann Johnson and husband Dale and seven sisters, Mary Alice Shaw, Butler, Francis Ward, South Carolina, Lucille White, Elizabethton, Nancy Jenkins, Elizabethton, Jane Miller, Ohio, Brenda Tenix, Elizabethton and Sue Smith, Butler. Five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a very special family member, Michael Hodge also survive.

A Celebration of Life for Ruth A. Williams will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Hartley, minister, Rev. Lance McClure and Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Neil Hartley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday prior to the service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Amy married Ralph Williams on 19 Oct 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph (son of Charlie Williams and Daisy McKinney) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John D. Rainbolt Sr., 70, of Tallmadge, died suddenly on Aug. 13, 2004 at Akron City Hospital.John was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Butler, Tenn. John retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of service and belonged to the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge. He was an avid golfer and gardener.Preceded in death by his father and mother, David and Ethel Rainbolt; brother, Charles "Bud" Rainbolt; brothers-in-law, Mark Shaw, L.B. Ward and Jim White. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise; son, John David Jr. (Joani); daughter, Carmen (J.R.) Campbell; his grandchildren whom he loved, Stacie, Tyler and Alyssa; sisters, Mary Alice Shaw, Ruth (Ralph) Williams, Fran Ward, Nancy (Fred) Jenkins, Jane (Ronnie) Miller, Brenda Matherly, Sue (Bart) Smith; in-laws, Gene and Mary Riddle; many loving nieces and nephews; good neighbor, Jess Taylor; and many friends."May the Lord bless and keep you John." Friends may call TODAY from 4 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Funeral services will be held Monday at the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, 848 Southeast Ave. Interment will follow at Tallmadge Cemetery.

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice "Granny B" Whaley, age 86, 3627 Hwy. 321, Butler, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 29, 2007 from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. Mrs. Whaley was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church for seventy years where she was active in Women on Mission. She retired from the Carter County School System where she worked as an aide on the bus for handicapped students. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whaley, November 13, 1988 and one son, James D. "John" Whaley in 1995. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law: Roma and Phillip Waycaster, Kingsport, one son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Maxine Whaley, Butler, one daughter-in-law: Robin Swinson, Butler, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three sisters: Ruby Elliott, Margie Pearson, Judy Mick, all of Elizabethton, two brothers: Fredrick Carroll Ward, Elizabethton and Ed Ward, Gulf Port, MS and special friends: Bart and Susie Smith, Butler, Judy Vines, Elizabethton and Timothy Clawson, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Whaley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2 in Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Bradshaw and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Campbell and the Little Milligan Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bart Smith, J. R. Campbell, Chris Ward, Eric Garland, Jeff Smith and Kris Klepper. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family and members of Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Beatrice married Ralph B. Whaley on 10 May 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph was born on 9 Dec 1917 in Alabama, , , ; died on 13 Nov 1988 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Lee Elliott, 90, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from her residence, following a brief illness. She was born in Carter County to the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Elliott on November 8, 1996; a son, John Donovan Elliott; three grandchildren, Cassie Elliott, John Elliott, Jr., and Gary Lynn Elliott; sisters, Beatrice Whaley and Louise Raines; an infant sister and an infant brother; four brothers, Frank, Tom, Ira, and Edward Ward.

Mrs. Elliott was retired from the Johnson City Medical Center as and LPN, where she had served for nineteen years. She was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church and loved gardening, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and her dogs.

Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Brenda Elliott, Elizabethton; three sons, Richard Elliott and wife Linda, Johnson City; Gerald Elliott and wife Becky, High Springs, FL; and Keith Elliott and wife Robin, Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Elliott, Elizabethton; one brother, Fredrick Ward and wife Denise, Elizabethton; two sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Mick and husband Bruce, all of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and four special friends, Jan Williams, Tammy Winters, Patricia Ward, and Tom Ward.

The funeral service for Mrs. Elliott will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Nick Bradshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Richie Elliott, Jeremy Elliott, Adam Elliott, Phillip Grant, Robert Hagy and Wayne Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Ward and friends and neighbors.

Ruby married John M. Elliott on 18 Apr 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 19 May 1917; died on 9 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ira Ward - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Ira M. Ward, 77, 110 King St., Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at his residence. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. He had lived a number of years in Carter County. He was retired member of the Raytheon Coporation of Bristol. Mr. Ward served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750. Mr. Ward was a former member of the Carter County Civil Service Board. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ward, a sister, Louise Rains and two brothers, Frank and Tom Ward. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Oliver Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Chambers, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim C. and Joan Ward, and Rex and Crystal Ward, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Marinda and Matthew Lovelace, Beth Whitehead, Alex Chambers and Brianna Ward; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jada Whitehead and Ryan Peterson; four sisters, Beatrice Whaley, Butler, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Micks, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred C. Ward, Elizabethton and Edward Ward, Gulfport, Mississippi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in the National Cemetary, Mountain Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Buddy Ward, Will Barkley, Greg Greer, Ray Buck, Randall Vines and Johnny Julian. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 at 8 p.m. Monday. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Tennessee National Guard. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Ward to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

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Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson, age 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.

Margie was born on April 26, 1930 in Carter County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Clayton J. Ward and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Douglas Pearson; one son, Ken Pearson; four brothers, Tom, Frank, Ira, and Ed Ward; three sisters, Louise, Ruby and Bea; and three infant siblings.

Mrs. Pearson had worked in the cafeteria at Siam Elementary and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and "loving her grandchildren."

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating.

Marjorie married Ralph Douglas Pearson about 1950. Ralph (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 4 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On June 5th with all of his children home, Dad departed earth for a pain free Heavenly Home.
Once a Marine-always a marine especially if you were a drill instructor. We agreed that when Dad entered the Pearly Gates he began to instruct others.
He served our military in the U.S. Marine Corp proudly in combat and everyday life. Dad was quick to speak his mind but if it came from his heart you knew it. If you entered our home you knew that you were family.
If it were not for the loving care of Dr. Thad Carter and our precious MHG Surgery Outpatient Staff Nurses the past six years could have been worse. We will miss our drill instructor!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Ward; three sisters, five brothers; and a great-grandson, Mikey.

He is survived by the most precious sacrificing woman on earth his wife, (our Mom), Patricia Ann Ward. He leaves four children, Janet Stewart (Roxy) of Saucier, James E. Ward, Jr. (Renee) of Yazoo City, Tambra Winters of Gulfport, Cheryl Lowman (Robert) of Pass Christian. The treasures of his life were his11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and the 3 great great-grandchildren that he left behind. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson, Judy Mick, and a brother, Frederick Ward, all of Elizabethton, TN.

"Semper Fi"

The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport with USMC honors.

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Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on September 9, 2019 following an extended illness. Fredric was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Ward.

He was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School. During his time in high school, he enjoyed running the half mile, one mile and two mile race which he received many ribbons for. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa.

He worked as a welder and worked in a nuclear plant for many years and later became owner operator of a tractor trailer rig working with different companies throughout the United States doing long hauls. He helped establish the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was an avid hunter, an avid race fan and a craftsman, working with wood, making turkey calls, eagles, jewelry boxes and walking canes. He also loved to read western books including Civil War books.

He attended Sims Hill Christian Church as often as his health permitted him to. He always said, "You need prayers? This church will always pray for you!" The church family meant a lot to him.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Elizabeth Ward, he was preceded in death by his five sisters: Beatrice Whaley, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie "Margie" Pearson, Louise Raines and Judy "Amanda" Mick; four brothers: Tom Ward, Frank Ward, Ira Ward, Edward Ward, and three siblings who died at birth: Mary, Lemis, and Isaac Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 39 years, Denise G. Ward; three children from a previous marriage: Patrick C. Ward and wife Casey, of Dunn, NC, Brian S. Ward and wife, Tara, of Elizabethton, TN, and Chris E. Ward, of Dunn, NC, six grandchildren, Krista L. Bowling and husband Cody, of Elizabethton, Clark Clancy, Kelsey Clancy, Rebecca Clancy, Jacob Smith and Caleb Allen, all from North Carolina; five great grandchildren: Jerimiah A. Bowling, Aubrey C. Bowling, Ava C. Bowling, Ainsley C. Bowling and Ryan T. Bowling, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Patricia Ward, of Gulfport, Mississippi; and many nephews and nieces.

A service to honor the life of Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sims Hill Christian Church with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow the funeral service in the Hamby Cemetery in Fish Springs with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Tom Ward will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Fredric married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Michael White, 72, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Jimmie White and Lucille Rainbolt White. David retired from Alemite Corporation, working as an engineer. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying remote controlled airplanes with his grandson, being at the lake, fishing and hunting. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Dylan White of Elizabethton and Jessee White and wife Amber of Bluff City; one grandson, Andrew White of Bluff City; one sister, Maxine Estep Honeycutt of Elizabethton; a nephew, Jon Estep of Elizabethton; and a niece, Martha Jenkins of Florida. A memorial service to honor the life of David will be held at noon on Monday, July 3, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Tapp and Rev. Gary Roe officiating.

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Danny Ralph Williams, 63, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following an extended illness.
Danny was a native of Carter County. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired welder. He loved horses, fishing and hunting.
Danny was a member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Williams, April 14, 2012.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Ann Johnson, Elizabethton; a grandson, Alex Yates; his mother, Ruth Rainbolt Williams, Ivy Hall Nursing Home, and Elizabethton; his special companion, Jada Peters and her granddaughter, Paige Storie; three sisters, Patricia (John) Hartley and Lynn (Steve) Trivette, all of Elizabethton, and Traci (Lance) McClure, Alta Vista, Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Danny Ralph Williams will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Hartley officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Kimberly married Tony Lee Taylor about 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tony (son of Virginia Louise "Tom" Taylor) was born about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 2018 in Houston, , Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAMPTON - Charles Dean Rainbolt, Jr., 60, Hampton passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 3, 2017.

He was born April 26, 1957 in Elizabethton. Dean was a 1975 graduate of Unaka High School. He was employed as a Dry Wall Finisher. Dean was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church but attended Little Milligan Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building his race car. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Georgia with his buddies. Dean was preceded in death by his father: Charles Dean "Bud" Rainbolt, his Paternal Grandparents: Dave & Ethel Rainbolt, his Maternal Grandparents: Henry & Juanita Howell.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Dawana Lyons Rainbolt. A Daughter: Skylar Butler, A son: Elijah Rainbolt. A Grandson: Asher Oliver. His Mother: Donna Howell Lowry. A Sister: Kimberly Taylor (Tony), A Brother: Joshua Burrow. Step-brothers: Robert Lowry (Debra), Tampa, Florida, Jerry Borkhuis (Peggy), Honey Falls, New York and Jimmy Borkhuis, Jonesborough. Several nieces & nephews including a special nephew: Adreyan Burrow. His fur buddies, Sweetie, Gadget and Buddy.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Wilson and Rev. Sam Isenhour officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the John Whitehead Cemetery, Hampton. Music will be provided by Larry Adams, Soloist and Cathy Wilson, Pianist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday will be: Joshua Burrow, John David Rainbolt, Gerald Fred Jenkins, Tony Lee Taylor, Eugene Moore, David Nave, Nicholas Lyons and Randy Lyons. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Chuck Hyder, Buddy Collins, Dean Letterman, Fred Jenkins, Bart Smith, Robert Bowers, Roger Childers, Sam Miller, Danny Oliver, Matt Elliott, Steve Pearson, Ryan Bowers, JR Campbell, Jann Ward, Steve Pearson, Rick Shaw, Sr. and Rick Shaw, Jr.

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